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EE Sea Lightning- ski equipped *Finished*

Started by sandiego89, January 13, 2018, 05:19:59 PM

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sandiego89

#15
January 14, 2018, 05:40:49 PM
Bit more work today.

Ski bay detail.



Rear strut position- this is just a scrap piece of sprue to determine location- will use an oleo strut.



Skis in retracted position. 

Dave "Sandiego89"
Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

PR19_Kit

#16
January 15, 2018, 02:33:15 AM
That's looking decidedly plausible.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Rick Lowe

#17
January 15, 2018, 02:52:40 AM
Coming along nicely.  :thumbsup:

sandiego89

#18
January 17, 2018, 12:08:37 PM
Thanks guys.

Needed to be a bit more boat like in the stern.  Framing it up.



Well, well, F-15 radome in 1970's "air-superiority blue" a near perfect fit.  Extra strakes to reduce the spray going down the intakes.   

Dave "Sandiego89"
Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

zenrat

#19
January 18, 2018, 02:04:23 AM
Coming along very nicely Dave.
Will it get a water rudder?
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

PR19_Kit

#20
January 18, 2018, 02:25:14 AM
Quote from: zenrat on January 18, 2018, 02:04:23 AM

Will it get a water rudder?


Differential thrust on those two Avons?  ;D ;)
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

sandiego89

#21
January 18, 2018, 02:56:05 PM Last Edit: January 19, 2018, 03:01:34 PM by sandiego89
Quote from: zenrat on January 18, 2018, 02:04:23 AM

Will it get a water rudder?

Yes, water rudder in the works.  Have read that was pretty essential on the Sea Dart.

But as Kit suggests putting one Avon into full reheat would likely create a bit of yaw  ;)



Whew, lots of work to get this far....

Dave "Sandiego89"
Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

zenrat

#22
January 19, 2018, 03:24:04 AM
Quote from: sandiego89 on January 18, 2018, 02:56:05 PM
Quote from: zenrat on January 18, 2018, 02:04:23 AM

Will it get a water rudder?

Yes, water rudder in the works.  Have read that was pretty essential on the Sea Dart.

But as Kit suggests putting one Avon into full reheat would likely create a bit of yaw  ;)



Whew, lots of work to get this far....Why did I start this in January....



:thumbsup:
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

sandiego89

#23
January 21, 2018, 10:50:46 AM
Basic shape complete.  Primer on to identify areas for filling/sanding. Flaps down.



Rear of hull with water rudder and beaching wheel. 



Dave "Sandiego89"
Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

Old Wombat

#24
January 21, 2018, 04:23:05 PM
Now that looks neat! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

"The purpose of all War is Peace" - St. Augustine

veritas ad mortus veritas est

PR19_Kit

#25
January 21, 2018, 04:33:32 PM
Quote from: Old Wombat on January 21, 2018, 04:23:05 PM

Now that looks neat! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:


Doesn't it just? Like a super-sized, swept wing Sea Dart.  :thumbsup:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Cobra

#26
January 21, 2018, 06:31:49 PM
Any plans on How You're Going to Dress up Your Fighter? It looks like it would Natural in either W.A.S.P. or world Navy Markings :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Keep up the Superb Work :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: Dan

Gondor

#27
January 21, 2018, 10:43:42 PM
I had my doubts about this build at the start, now seeing it in primer I think its looking rather good  :thumbsup:

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

zenrat

#29
January 22, 2018, 01:57:04 AM
Quote from: Cobra on January 21, 2018, 06:31:49 PM
Any plans on How You're Going to Dress up Your Fighter? It looks like it would Natural in either W.A.S.P. or world Navy Markings :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Keep up the Superb Work :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: Dan

Yep.  Second that.

I can see it in mostly off white with some large navy blue panels and lots of stencils.  Tail in red with a large emblem of some sort.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..
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